Buying a Flight School Cessna 172: Smart or Risky?
You're scrolling through airplane listings online when something catches your eye. A Cessna 172 for $65,000. Your h...
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Corrosion in Cessna 172s: Where to Look and What It Costs
You just finished your annual inspection and your mechanic says everything looks good. But here's something you should k...
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Unexpected Costs New Cessna 172 Owners Don't Budget For
You just bought your dream Cessna 172. The keys are in your hand. Your logbook is ready. You can already picture yo...
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Calendar Time vs Flight Time: Which Hurts a 172 More?
You check your logbook and see your Cessna 172 has only 800 hours on it. Seems great, right? Low time means a ...
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What Logbook Gaps Do to a Cessna 172's Value
You're ready to sell your Cessna 172. You've kept the plane in great shape. The paint looks good. The engine runs s...
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Cessna 172 Depreciation Curve Explained
You're looking at a 40-year-old Cessna 172 with a price tag of $80,000. Your friend just bought a 5-year-old car for hal...
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